72211 ZIP Code — Little Rock, AR
Pulaski County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72211 is located in Little Rock, Arkansas, within Pulaski County. It covers approximately 8.31 square miles and serves a population of 23,832 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.
About ZIP code 72211
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $249,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.
The gap between median ($76,503) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
23,832
population
8.31
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
72211 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 72211
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72211. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Little Rock | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
72255 Little Rock (3 mi)
72212 Little Rock (3.3 mi)
72227 Little Rock (3.5 mi)
72205 Little Rock (4 mi)
72204 Little Rock (4.2 mi)
72207 Little Rock (4.9 mi)
72209 Little Rock (5.5 mi)
72223 Little Rock (6.7 mi)
72210 Little Rock (6.9 mi)
72201 Little Rock (7.8 mi)
72202 Little Rock (8.2 mi)
72113 Maumelle (8.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 23,832 |
| Population density | 2,868 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 05 |
| County FIPS | 119 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.31 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.7420 |
| Longitude | -92.4177 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 501 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.8% | 47.5% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.4% | 28.7% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.3% | 17.6% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 7.5% | 6.2% | 4.0% |
Demographics & statistics
23,832
Population
2,868
People per sq mi
35.2
Median age
$76,503
Median household income
$50,615
Per capita income
$249,900
Median home value
$1,091
Median monthly rent
50.8%
Home ownership
11.6%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
6,739
Housing units
56.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
954
Under 5
1,033
655
5–9
710
512
10–14
555
521
15–19
564
811
20–24
878
2,245
25–34
2,433
1,504
35–44
1,629
1,223
45–54
1,324
705
55–59
764
615
60–64
666
929
65–74
1,007
399
75–84
433
366
85+
397
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,977 | 20.9% |
| 18 and over | 18,855 | 79.1% |
| 65 and over | 3,531 | 14.8% |
| Median age | 35.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
60.6%
Black or African American
23.5%
Asian
8.3%
Two or more races
3.5%
Hispanic or Latino
2.7%
Other race
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,831 | 60.6% |
| Black or African American | 5,751 | 23.5% |
| Asian | 2,029 | 8.3% |
| Two or more races | 866 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 652 | 2.7% |
| Other race | 327 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 28 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.8% | 47.5% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.4% | 28.7% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.3% | 17.6% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 7.5% | 6.2% | 4.0% |
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
3.1%
$15k–$25k
6.3%
$25k–$35k
10.5%
$35k–$50k
11.1%
$50k–$75k
14.1%
$75k–$100k
14.9%
$100k–$150k
12.1%
$150k–$200k
12.3%
$200k+
11.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.3% |
| $200k+ | 11.6% |
| Median income | $76,503 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.6%
$50k–$100k
4.5%
$100k–$150k
4.7%
$150k–$200k
20.7%
$200k–$300k
35.0%
$300k–$500k
24.8%
$500k–$1M
8.4%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $249,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,091 |
| Owner occupied | 50.8% |
| Renter occupied | 49.2% |
| Vacant | 10.0% |
| Single-family detached | 51.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 16.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 18.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 29.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 21.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.8% |
| 3 or more | 10.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 45.0% |
| Electricity | 53.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,454 | 41.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 811 | 7.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,079 | 19.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,532 | 32.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,708 | 24.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,494 | 22.9% |
| Average household size | 2.17 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.5% | 33.1% |
| Married | 55.0% | 44.4% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 9.7% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 11.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.8%
Some HS, no diploma
1.9%
HS graduate
14.9%
Some college, no degree
18.6%
Associate's degree
7.3%
Bachelor's degree
30.8%
Graduate / professional
25.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 56.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 443 | 8.8% |
| Kindergarten | 253 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,792 | 35.5% |
| High school | 831 | 16.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,727 | 34.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.6%
Professional & management
11.6%
Retail trade
9.8%
Finance & real estate
8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.4%
Manufacturing
6.1%
Public administration
5.4%
Other services
4.7%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Construction
3.7%
Wholesale trade
3.2%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 59.1% |
| Service | 12.3% |
| Sales & office | 20.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 1.9% |
| Production & transportation | 6.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.4% |
| Government | 19.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.2% |
| Carpool | 11.5% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 9.4% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.5 |
Poverty
All people
11.6%
Under 18 years
18.9%
18 and over
9.7%
Married-couple families
5.5%
Female-led households
23.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.3% |
| Retirement income | 18.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.5% |
| High blood pressure | 30.8% |
| High cholesterol | 30.8% |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 19.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.5% |
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 21.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.5% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.6% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 10.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.5% |
| Visited dentist | 70.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 10.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,228 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.8% |
| Under 18 | 2.6% |
| 18–64 years | 6.3% |
| 65 and over | 29.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.8% |
| Public insurance | 30.0% |
| No insurance | 7.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 21,845 | 91.7% |
| Spanish | 1,197 | 5.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 368 | 1.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 132 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 673 | 3.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,296 | 89.4% |
| Born in same state | 21,135 | 88.7% |
| Born in different state | 13,818 | 58.0% |
| Foreign born | 161 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,536 | 10.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,354 | 53.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,048 | 17% |
| Italian | 1,962 | 8.2% |
| Arab | 1,207 | 5.1% |
| Polish | 128 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 110 | 0.5% |
| English | 71 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 40 | 0.2% |
| German | 36 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.6% |
| Internet access | 96.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72211
What city is ZIP code 72211 in?
ZIP code 72211 is primarily assigned to Little Rock, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72211 in?
ZIP code 72211 falls within Pulaski County, Arkansas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 72211?
56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 72211?
ZIP code 72211 has an estimated population of 23,832 residents, with a density of 2,869 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 72211?
The median household income in ZIP code 72211 is $76,503, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72211?
The median home value in ZIP code 72211 is $249,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 72211 in?
ZIP code 72211 observes the CST timezone.